The Hornets and Bobcats are in advanced discussions on a trade that would send center Tyson Chandler to Charlotte in exchange for fellow big man Emeka Okafor, according to NBA front-office sources.

It was not immediately known if the teams are ready to complete the swap -- or if the deal would expand to include other players or teams -- but sources close to the process said talks featuring Chandler and Okafor as the main components have been ongoing since late last week.

To get out from under Emeka's contract? He seems overpaid and declining. TC has a year or two left on his deal.

gotbacon23

07-27-2009 06:00 PM

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I don't understand why the Bobcats would do this :confusedshrug:

$$$$$$$$ is my guess.

rosonviyavong

07-27-2009 06:01 PM

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Okafor is solid come on Bobcats dont do it

Showtime

07-27-2009 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rosonviyavong

Okafor is solid come on Bobcats dont do it

He also makes an ass load of money. TC will take a load off their cap space in the long run.

miles berg

07-27-2009 06:05 PM

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I wish Dallas could get in on this, Emeka Okafor is the missing piece here.

Godfather

07-27-2009 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gotbacon23

$$$$$$$$ is my guess.

I guess they do not care about losing.

Chandler is worse than Emeka in everything and is injured 90% of the time.

gotbacon23

07-27-2009 06:06 PM

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He also makes an ass load of money. TC will take a load off their cap space in the long run.

100% true, which makes me wonder why new orleans is in the mix when all i have heard about them is how they are struggling financially.

Godfather

07-27-2009 06:07 PM

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100% true, which makes me wonder why new orleans is in the mix when all i have heard about them is how they are struggling financially.

Last time they had a reliable center they almost went to the WCF. I think with Emeka they have a chance to win something.

rosonviyavong

07-27-2009 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Showtime

He also makes an ass load of money. TC will take a load off their cap space in the long run.

Okafor fits in Larry Browns scheme so good too all the Bobcats need is a go to guy on there team that will hit the big shots late in games ...

Showtime

07-27-2009 06:09 PM

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100% true, which makes me wonder why new orleans is in the mix when all i have heard about them is how they are struggling financially.

Yes, but Emeka is way better than every center they have right now. So I think it's better for them to pay 12-14 mil for Emeka than 11-12 mil for a 8/8 injury prone center. That's probably what they are thinking.